I'm trying to replay this old game, have the original 2 disc version, and I installed it on my Windows 7 laptop. It installed no problem, but when I try to launch the game, the starforce encryption window pops up and keeps saying "You must reboot the computer to complete the installation of the Black Mirror protection drivers," even after I've already restarted the computer twice. It won't give me the option that I can see to type in the encryption code at all. Not sure what to do...

Oh ok, Jenny. I was worried I may not be able to play it on this computer. So, are you saying I have to download the game from somewhere, and if so where is it available to buy for download? Or did you mean I just have to tweak it to get this version to work?

If you GoogleBlack Mirror NoCDyou'll find at least three websites with a NoCD for Black Mirror.

I bought the game from GOG when it was on sale so I didn't have to mess with the NoCD.

Early versions of the NoCD had a file misnamed, so installing them was more complicated than simply replacing files -- you had to rename one as well. Current versions seem to use some sort of installer. It was just a whole lot easier for me to buy this particular game from GOG at $5 or less when on sale.

I see that Steam has the Black Mirror trilogy for $6.24 through 9/11. I've never used Steam so I'm not familiar with it. Are these game downloads that I have on my computer that I can play at any time or do I have to have an Internet connection to play?

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No, you do not need an internet connection to play. You may have to change a setting to play offline, but that's it. I play the majority of my Steam games off line. I usually leave new games on line as there are often updates to the games I would miss otherwise. But for old ones, you can play them off line to your heart's desire.

GOG has it for $9.99 and then entire series for $29.97.

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You can also use the Steam backup utility to do the same thing. I have some of the really big downloads backed up that way. You then just use the Steam utility to restore the game and you're off and running again. And you still don't need the internet connection to play - just play them offline like I do.

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That's what makes some of the newer gaming options great... having alternatives! I have both GOG Galaxy and the Steam app installed on my computer. I still much prefer boxed games, but now that I have gotten a better internet connection, the downloads are no longer so painful for me.

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